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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.90, 3,803.67 and 2,130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.90, 3,803.67 and 2,130.66 is: 3,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.90 : 3,803.67 = 2,130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.90/3,803.67 = 2,130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.90x = 3,803.67 × 2,130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.90x = 8,104,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,327.52/2,538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.06

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